Small, tender and picked by hand at dawn, Egyptian okra is graded to the exacting zero and extra fine standards demanded by Gulf and European ethnic markets. Nile Prime sources from growers who harvest daily during the summer season, because with okra, a single day’s delay is the difference between premium and ordinary.
Why Egyptian Okra?
Egypt’s hot summers from May to October are ideal for okra, producing slender, deep-green pods with minimal fibre at sizes larger origins struggle to match. Hand grading into zero and extra fine categories — the smallest, most tender pods — lets Nile Prime serve the top end of the market, with air freight available for maximum freshness.
Specifications
| Season | May – October |
|---|---|
| Types / Varieties | Zero grade and extra fine grade okra |
| Sizes & Grades | Zero: smallest premium pods; extra fine: small tender pods; hand-picked and hand-graded |
| Packing | 4–5 kg export cartons; air freight for premium programmes |
| Container | Reefer containers at 7–10 °C for sea; chilled air-freight handling for premium orders |
| Certifications | GLOBALG.A.P farms, HACCP/ISO 22000 packhouses, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin; SGS/Intertek inspection on request |
Packing & Shipping
Pods are harvested early morning, graded by hand and packed in ventilated 4–5 kg cartons, then pre-cooled immediately. Premium orders fly out of Cairo within 24–48 hours of harvest; sea shipments move in reefer containers from Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said. All terms quoted under Incoterms 2020 — FOB, CFR/CIF or DAP/DPU.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
One full container for sea freight, with mixed loads possible alongside other summer vegetables. For air freight, smaller pallet-based programmes can be discussed.
Are samples and private label available?
Yes. Air-freight samples can reach most markets within days, cartons can be printed with your brand, and SGS or Intertek inspection is available for every shipment.
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